3 arrested in Bell County deli arson

Three people were arrested Thursday in connection with the Dec. 25 burglary and arson of Caldwell's Deli at Stoney Fork in Bell County, Kentucky State Police said.

John P. Holland, 34, and Willa Johnson, 38, both of Pineville, were each charged with third-degree arson, third-degree burglary and retaliating against a witness. Jeffery Laws, 38, of flat Lick was charged with third-degree burglary, according to the Harlan state police post.

The three were lodged in the Bell County Detention Center. The case is still under investigation.

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